I’m my own harshest judge (aren’t we all?), so the one most likely to dole out the tough love is my inner critic. I’ve written about this “little hater” before, but she’s persistent, so I constantly need to remind myself to ignore her ramblings — especially at this time of year.

Therefore, I’ve made a shift in my thinking about my hopes and plans for the future. This one mental shift has completely changed the way I think about solving problems and improving my life.